Andean Poison Frog vs Bearded Fieldcap

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Agrocybe molesta

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Bearded Fieldcap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Bearded Fieldcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Strophariaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Agrocybe
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Agrocybe molesta

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Bearded Fieldcap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Bearded Fieldcap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Poison Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Bearded Fieldcap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found in Norway.

Andean Poison Frog

The Andean Poison Frog (Andinobates opisthomelas) is a species in the genus Andinobates. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Bearded Fieldcap

The Bearded Fieldcap (Agrocybe molesta) is a species in the genus Agrocybe. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.